---
title: "Gloucestershire Welfare Support Scheme and Gloucestershire Emergency Welfare Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0506bb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-05"
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# Gloucestershire Welfare Support Scheme and Gloucestershire Emergency Welfare Scheme

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0506bb

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## Summary

The Gloucestershire County Council has concluded a public procurement process to administer the Gloucestershire Welfare Support Scheme and the Gloucestershire Emergency Welfare Scheme, with the services set to commence on 1st October 2025 and run until 30th September 2029. This tender, under the "services" category, is part of a framework agreement with an open procurement method. The process involved awarding contracts through two distinct lots, titled "Local Welfare Support Services" and "Emergency Welfare Services." The scheme will assist in distributing food and utility vouchers as well as emergency payments within the UKK13 region. The award, pending contract signature scheduled for 18th August 2025, includes Evouchers Ltd as a supplier and highlights the procurement's light touch regime. The partnership will also support Gloucestershire County Council’s dedication to health and social welfare improvements.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in benefit and social work services. The procurement is ideal for businesses capable of handling large-scale administrative tasks, as underscored by the participation of both large enterprises like AURIGA SERVICES LIMITED and smaller entities such as FAMILY FUND TRADING LIMITED. Firms equipped to manage framework agreements without the need for competition will find this advantageous, especially those adept at pivoting operations based on variable funding sources, given the non-fixed budget for the Emergency Welfare Services. The procurement enhances prospects for both SMEs and non-profit organisations capable of navigating complex service delivery requirements and adapting to government grant conditions. Businesses in the UK region focusing on social impact can leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint and contribute to local community welfare.

## Notice

Gloucestershire County Council is tendering for a single provider (or lead provider) framework (with two lots) to distribute food vouchers, utility vouchers, emergency payments and other support. The authority intends to award four year contract commencing on 01 October 2025 and expiring on 30 September 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046205-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,680,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVOUCHERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75310000 - Benefit services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 14:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046205-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046205-2025
  5th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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